Improving care at Edgerton Hospital
By GREG PECK - Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Edgerton Hospital enacted changes after a state and federal investigation revealed some staffing shortages and other problems last year. Now, it has formed a partnership with health care consultant The Studer Group. Will that help even more? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Innovations in aviation keep coming up
By GREG PECK - Tuesday, June 18, 2013
I find it remarkable the advances in aviation that have been in the news the last few days.
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Shell game with OUR state budget very confusing! Part III– PK-12 Public Education
By JOHN EYSTER - Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Shell game with OUR state budget very confusing! Part III– PK-12 Public Education. Finally! TODAY our WI State Assembly picks up the “SHELL GAME” which is our WI State Budget for 2013-15! Are YOU are aware of the REAL provisions of the budget approved by the Joint Finance Committee even after their ALL-NIGHT session? I urge you to be sure YOU are aware. “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Forewarned is forearmed!
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Should lawmakers pass venture capital bill?
By GREG PECK - Monday, June 17, 2013
The state Assembly already passed a venture capital bill, and the Senate could approve its version as early as Tuesday. Not everyone favors the plan. Does it deserve passage? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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About those saggy pants
By GREG PECK - Monday, June 17, 2013
Saggy pants are an ongoing fashion trend that doesn’t thrill everyone. A New Jersey community just passed a ban that critics say is unconstitutional. Do saggy pants bug you?
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Father's Day - encouraging, inspiring, challenging experiences!
By JOHN EYSTER - Sunday, June 16, 2013
Father's Day - encouraging, inspiring, challenging experiences! I benefitted reading through the various articles in newspapers online early this morning. All-in-all, I would rate ANNA MARIE LUX's Gazette article OUTstanding. I urge you to read it on this Father's Day.
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The Mulligan List
By JAMES MARTIN - Sunday, June 16, 2013
I am extremely fortunate for an abundance of reasons, too many to list here. And as I reflect upon my life, and the choices made therein, there are few things ...
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Share your thoughts on downtown parking
By GREG PECK - Friday, June 14, 2013
Do you have thoughts on downtown parking? What about the situation after the parking plaza over the river comes down a few years from now? What can and should the city do, and what should downtown workers and customers expect? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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A Wisconsin view of Monet's Water Lilies
By GLEN LOYD - Friday, June 14, 2013
Water lilies are in full bloom in Southern Wisconsin ... just like the ones in those Monet paintings.
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Should Walworth County buy parkland?
By GREG PECK - Friday, June 14, 2013
Duane Clark wants to sell his 190.5 acres off Sheridan Springs Road. His $1.91 million price is a big one. Should Walworth County buy it for a park? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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NEIL & KAY DEUPREE to be added to ROCK COUNTY HALL OF HONOR on Monday.
By JOHN EYSTER - Friday, June 14, 2013
NEIL & KAY DEUPREE to be added to ROCK COUNTY HALL OF HONOR on Monday at 6 on in the Kirk Denmark Theatre, UW-Rock County. Open to the public and free. I believe NEIL & KAY are OUTstanding citizens of ROCK CO. - this recognition is earned and deserved through conscientious involvements with commitments throughout Rock Co. by KAY & NEIL! What do YOU think?
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Dashing ahead with historical society plans
By GREG PECK - Thursday, June 13, 2013
Michael Reuter, head of the Rock County Historical Society, wants to dispel the impression that he leads a staid organization. He hopes his plans translate into more members, volunteers and donors. It all starts with a high-profile event Saturday. Will his vision work? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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Do you know what today is?
By GREG PECK - Thursday, June 13, 2013
Did you know that today is Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day? If so, go to the head of the class.
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The value of renters insurance
By GREG PECK - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
I got an email from a reader who expressed concern about people who don’t have renters insurance and then get hit by disaster and seek handouts.
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Reflecting on Mark Scarborough
By GREG PECK - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
It was sad to learn Tuesday that Mark Scarborough of Edgerton died suddenly Monday.
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Does secrecy at state Capitol bother you?
By GREG PECK - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Last winter, leaders in our state Assembly carved a plan to avoid late-night hours. Obviously, that didn’t prevent last week’s stunt involving lawmakers and the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. Does the all-night session, which followed closed caucus meetings, bother you? What about the new development involving secrecy and ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council? We'll review these topics in our editorial Wednesday.
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Reflecting on school yearbooks
By GREG PECK - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Do you still have any of your high school yearbooks? I wonder how many kids have left school for summer toting one of these hardcover books, also called annuals.
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Spending those landfill revenues in Darien
By GREG PECK - Monday, June 10, 2013
While state-imposed tax levy limits have pinched finances for many towns and municipalities in Wisconsin, the town of Darien isn’t having financial problems. That’s because of revenues flowing to the town from Mallard Ridge Landfill. Is the town spending this money wisely? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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Reflecting on four years of blogging
By GREG PECK - Monday, June 10, 2013
Four years ago, I started this Opinion Matters blog. Change is coming down the pike.
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Yard Work
By JAMES MARTIN - Sunday, June 9, 2013
I miss doing yard work. With this statement my father is rolling over in his grave chortling and my wife is simply rolling her eyes. As a child, I would ...
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